Webinar organized by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India on eve of World Environment Day 2026
Theme aligned with global theme "Climate Action #NowForClimate"
Session focused on DBT-driven initiatives contributing to biomanufacturing, biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient solutions, and sustainable development
BioE3 Policy aims to advance high-performance biomanufacturing for sustainable fuels, chemicals, biomaterials, and bio-based products
Initiatives include: closing carbon loop and turning carbon into livelihoods, sustainable biomanufacturing using microbial platforms
Restoration of mangrove biodiversity in Sundarbans through indigenous plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
Development of sustainable aviation fuel and green transportation fuels from biorenewable resources
Applications of microbiome science for sustainability and bioeconomy development
Ecosystem monitoring and impacts of invasive species on ecologically sensitive wetlands
Study of seedling traits and drought response in forests
Participants from more than 100 institutions attended the program
Participating institutions included: IISc Bangalore, ICGEB New Delhi, West Bengal State University, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IISER Kolkata, ATREE Bangalore, IISER Trivandrum, and NCBS Bangalore
Industry representatives shared insights on algae-based biomanufacturing systems that convert carbon into livelihoods
Industry presented transformation of CO₂ generated from biomethanation into value-added products
Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change representative emphasized Mission LiFE
